Context Clues : Parts Of Speech
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Reading Course-Intermediate level
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- 1.
I can't wait until the PICNIC tomorrow.picnic is ....
- A.
An adverb
- B.
An object
- C.
A noun
- D.
An adjective
Correct Answer
C. A nounExplanation
The word "picnic" in the given sentence is used as a noun. It refers to an outdoor meal or gathering where people eat and enjoy themselves. In the sentence, "picnic" functions as the object of the verb "wait."Rate this question:
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- 2.
The man looked at the rusty old GADGET and wondered how its mechanism worked. GADGET is
- A.
An adjective
- B.
A noun
- C.
A pronoun
- D.
An object
Correct Answer
B. A nounExplanation
The word "GADGET" in the sentence is used as a noun because it refers to a specific object, the rusty old gadget that the man is looking at. It is not being used to describe or modify another word, which would make it an adjective. It is also not being used as a pronoun to replace a noun. Therefore, the correct answer is "a noun."Rate this question:
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- 3.
The dying man DESIGNATED his son to receive his property.DESIGNATED is
- A.
A noun
- B.
An adverb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
A verb
Correct Answer
D. A verbExplanation
The verb "DESIGNATED" is the correct answer because it describes an action of the dying man assigning or selecting his son to receive his property. Verbs are words that express actions or states of being, and in this sentence, "DESIGNATED" clearly represents an action.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Peter studied hard and received a PERFECT score perfect is
- A.
A noun
- B.
An object
- C.
A verb
- D.
An adjective
Correct Answer
D. An adjectiveExplanation
The word "perfect" in this sentence describes the score that Peter received. It is used to provide a quality or characteristic of the score, indicating that it is flawless or without any faults. Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns, and in this case, "perfect" is modifying the noun "score." Therefore, "perfect" is an adjective in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The BRINDLED dog barked loudly.BRINDLED is a
- A.
A noun
- B.
An adjective
- C.
An adverb
- D.
A preposition
Correct Answer
B. An adjectiveExplanation
The word "brindled" describes the type or appearance of the dog. It is used to indicate that the dog has a coat with a mixture of different colors or shades, usually in a streaked or mottled pattern. As an adjective, "brindled" modifies the noun "dog" and provides additional information about its physical characteristics.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"Don't PATRONIZE us; we are not children!" said the angry indigenous leaders to the politicians. PATRONIZE is
- A.
An adverb
- B.
A noun
- C.
A verb
- D.
An Interjection
Correct Answer
C. A verbExplanation
The correct answer is "a verb". In the given sentence, "Don't PATRONIZE us; we are not children!", the word "PATRONIZE" is used as a verb. It means to treat someone in a condescending or superior manner, often with the intention of showing off one's superiority or to belittle them. In this context, the indigenous leaders are expressing their anger towards the politicians and asking them not to treat them as if they are inferior or naive.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The GYMNAST practiced for a very long time to learn how to do perfect cartwheels.GYMNAST is
- A.
An adjective
- B.
A noun
- C.
A pronoun
- D.
A subject
Correct Answer
B. A nounExplanation
The word "GYMNAST" refers to a person who practices gymnastics. It is a noun because it is a name for a specific type of person. In this sentence, "GYMNAST" is the subject of the sentence, indicating that it is the one who is practicing for a long time to learn how to do perfect cartwheels.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The young boy ran CLUMSILY down the hill with his arms and legs flapping all over. CLUMSILY is
- A.
A noun
- B.
An adjective
- C.
An adverb
- D.
A pronoun
Correct Answer
C. An adverbExplanation
"Clumsily" is an adverb because it modifies the verb "ran" by describing how the boy performed the action. It indicates that the boy ran in a clumsy manner, with his arms and legs flapping all over. Adverbs often end in -ly and provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. In this case, "clumsily" describes the manner in which the boy ran down the hill.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The father CARESSED his crying child with great tenderness. CARESSED is
- A.
A noun
- B.
A conjunction
- C.
A verb
- D.
An adjective
Correct Answer
C. A verbExplanation
The word "caressed" in the sentence describes an action that the father is performing on his crying child. This indicates that "caressed" is a verb, as verbs are words that express actions or states of being.Rate this question:
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- 10.
"she was wearing BLUE"BLUE is
- A.
A noun
- B.
An adjective
- C.
Adverb
- D.
Pronoun
Correct Answer
A. A nounExplanation
The statement "she was wearing BLUE" indicates that "BLUE" is referring to a color, which is a noun. Colors are typically categorized as nouns because they represent a specific entity or thing. In this context, "BLUE" is being used as a noun to describe the color of something that the person is wearing.Rate this question:
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